Jacqueline A. Berrien
Jacqueline Ann Berrien (November 28, 1961 – November 9, 2015), often known as Jackie Berrien, was an American civil rights attorney and government official. From 2009 to 2014, Berrien served as chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under President Barack Obama. Prior to this, Berrien had served as Associate Director Counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (NAACP LDF).
Jacqueline A. Berrien | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | |
| In office April 7, 2010 – September 2, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Naomi C. Earp |
| Succeeded by | Jenny R. Yang |
| Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | |
| In office April 7, 2010 – 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Charlotte Burrows |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacqueline Ann Berrien November 28, 1961 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | November 9, 2015 (aged 53) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Spouse | Peter M. Williams |
| Residence | Washington, D.C. |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
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